Edelbrock 3530 User Manual
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Pro-Flo EFI Installation Instructions
©2005 Edelbrock Corporation
Rev. 2/05
Brochure #63-0273
Catalog #3530 & #3531
3.
Install the supplied .030” thrust washer and the OEM gear onto the
new distributor by sliding them onto the shaft. Push on the shaft from
above while holding the thrust washer and gear against the housing to
remove any slack.
4.
Pull the gear away from the housing enough to insert a .020” feeler
gauge between the thrust washer and the gear. After inserting the
gauge, press on the shaft from above while holding the gear against
the gauge to remove any slack.
5.
Using the hole in the OEM gear as a guide, drill a hole through the
Mallory shaft using a drill bit the exact size as the hole in the OEM
distributor shaft.
(Note: Ensure that all slack is removed, and the
feeler gauge remains in place while drilling. We strongly recommend
using a drill press for this procedure.)
6.
Press a new roll pin into the gear/shaft. Remove the feeler gauge. The gear should be pinned to the shaft, and the gear should
move .010” to .030” relative to the housing.
7.
Rotate the crankshaft until the #1 cylinder is coming up on the compression stroke. Stop turning when the crank is at 10
degrees before TDC.
8.
Apply assembly lubricant to the drive gear and thrust washer and insert the distributor into the engine. Install the distributor so
that #1 on the cap is positioned where cylinder #1 was on your previous distributor, or to the position you will be using for the
#1 cylinder spark plug wire. Regardless of the position used, remember to install your spark plug wires according to the factory
firing order listed in the “INDUCTION SYSTEM INSTALLATION” section of this manual.
9.
Make sure that the distributor seats down completely and has fully engaged the oil pump drive.
NOTE: You may need to repeat step 8 to make sure the oil pump drive is engaged.
10. Lift the rotor by hand to make sure that there is adequate endplay. Lack of endplay indicates that the rotor shaft is bottomed
out on the oil pump shaft.
10. Lightly tighten the hold down clamp so that the distributor can still be turned to determine final setting when checking the
timing.
11. Re-attach the distributor cap, with the rotor pointing to #1, and connect start-run power to the ignition coil.
12. The distributor is connected to the MAIN SYSTEM HARNESS.
When installing distributor, align rotor
with the position on the distributor cap
being used for cylinder #1
Use hole in drive gear as a drill guide.
Pin gear to shaft with roll pin.
Insert .020” feeler gauge
to provide clearance.
Push here to
remove slack
Push
Grasp
Housing
OEM Drive
Gear